Model United Nations Wins 10th Award in Five Years (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) A group of 24 Sonoma State University students earned a third place delegation award at the National Model United Nations Conference last week in New York City. The...
View ArticleGreen Music Center Hosts Academic Integration Projects (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State University has selected the recipients of the Green Music Center Academic Integration Project awards for 2015. The overriding goal is to fund proposals...
View ArticleDoce Lunas' Alexandre Purroy Named Executive Chef at SSU (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Having held marquis chef positions at five star hotels in over ten countries as well as operating his own restaurant in Maui, Hawaii, Alexandre Purroy has spent the...
View ArticleAsian/Pacific American Heritage Month Events on Campus (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) In April, Sonoma State University celebrates Asian-Pacific American Heritage month. Events are held around campus and offer different opportunities to learn about...
View ArticleCivil rights activist Maria Gitin to speak at SSU (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) On April 21, Penngrove native Maria Gitin will read from her memoir, "This Bright Light of Ours: Stories from the Voting Rights Fight," as part of Sonoma State...
View ArticleSSU Technician Shoots Giant Laser at the Moon (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) More than four decades may have passed since man has set foot on the moon, but last year Sonoma State University equipment technician Steve Anderson shot a giant laser...
View ArticleSSU Announces 2015 Hall of Fame Inductees (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) The 2015 induction class of the SSU Athletics Hall of Fame includes Andrew Bailey, Chelsea Hennan, Kevin Wong, Kristy Sather, Benjamin Ziemer and Marlene Bles. The...
View Article'Commence 2015' Sculpture Projects Staged May 6-16 on Campus (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) The public is invited to view Commence: Sculpture Projects 2015, an outdoor exhibition of 11 new public art projects created by talented students in professor Jann...
View ArticleStudent Activist Honored by ACLU (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) The Sonoma County chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has selected Sonoma State University senior Sandy Espino-Valenciano to receive the Mario Savio Student...
View ArticleSonoma State Tops Texas Tech in Wine Cocktail Showdown, Snooth.com, April 22,...
(Source: Sonoma State University) More than four decades may have passed since man has set foot on the moon, but last year Sonoma State University equipment technician Steve Anderson shot a giant laser...
View ArticleEnsuring Success For Migrant Students (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) For students across the nation, graduating from high school is a celebratory achievement. This task is made much more difficult for children of migrant farm workers...
View ArticleSSU Educators Invited to White House for National Week of Making (Sonoma...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State University's School of Education was invited to the White House Friday morning to discuss the Obama administration's Maker Schools Alliance. U.S. Chief...
View ArticlePluto Mission Signals 'Many Successes Yet to Come' From NASA (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) With NASA's flyby of Pluto, the United States became the first nation to visit every planet in the solar system. Sonoma State University physics and astronomy...
View ArticleBeetles Still Yielding New Discoveries for Biology Professor (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State biology professor Nathan Rank visits Bishop so often, "it's almost like a second home," he says, speaking on a spotty cell phone connection from the...
View ArticleGlobal Scientific Community Comes Together to Save Galapagos (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State University geology professor Matt James is passionate about the Galapagos Islands' importance to the scientific community. But he's not just telling his...
View ArticleMaster of Wine Liz Thach Honored as SSU Distinguished Professor of Wine...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Liz Thach, Master of Wine, has been named Sonoma State University's Distinguished Professor of Wine. The new title comes as part of the Wine Business Institute Board's...
View ArticleFaces of SSU Enhances Diversity Awareness on Campus (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) The 26 student leaders representing the Faces of SSU campaign at Sonoma State University want you to know something: "We are more than what you see." The goal of Faces...
View ArticleSSU's 54th Commencement Ceremonies Launch Class of 2015 on May 16 (Sonoma...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State University awards degrees to the Class of 2015 at its 54th annual commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 16. Approximately 2,000 are expected to walk...
View Article10 Things You Didn't Know About Bollywood (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sure, you know Bollywood films are from India, and you probably know they involve a lot of singing and dancing. But here are some things you might not know, courtesy...
View ArticleSoftball Headed to Utah in 'Sweet 16' in NCAA Div. II Tournament (Sonoma...
(Source: Sonoma State University) After using the late innings to earn wins in their first two NCAA regional games, the Sonoma State softball team exploded for an 11-3, 5-inning win over Montana State...
View Article'Reverse Anthropologist' and Activism Artist Brings One-Man Show to Weill...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Guillermo Gómez-Peña, a performing artist and self-proclaimed reverse anthropologist and nomadic provocateur performs May 6 in Weill Hall at Sonoma State University's...
View ArticleNew Sculptures in Student Center Are Truly 'Moving' (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) Three sculptures have been installed in Sonoma State University's Student Center to inspire students and create a sense of space in the university's newest building....
View ArticleSeawolves Sports Roundup: Tennis Players Receive Honors (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Women's Tennis: Martinez and Ward Snag 2015 All-PacWest Women's Tennis Honors Sonoma State Seawolves Leire Martinez and Jacquelyn Ward have been selected to the 2015...
View ArticleSeawolf Scholars Helps Foster Youth Navigate College (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) "My mom passed away a week before my freshman year of high school, and I knew that education would be my fallback," says Chris Villedo, a freshman sociology major at...
View ArticleSSU Announces First Wine Business French Language Certificate in U.S. (Sonoma...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State University announced this week the first French Language Certificate for Wine Business in the United States. "Many students in our classes are now...
View Article200 Spanish-Speaking Families From Avance Program Visit Campus (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) More than 100 low-income, mostly Spanish-speaking parents visited Sonoma State University on May 2 to learn how they can make attending college possible for their...
View ArticleArchery Club Takes Silver Medal at National Tournament (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State's archery club has come a long way since starting by shooting at (and sometimes missing) an arrow net in the school's field house. The club won a silver...
View ArticleSSU Expands Nature Preserves With Launch of Center for Environmental Inquiry...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State University has launched the new Center for Environmental Inquiry to play a leading role in the study of emerging environmental challenges in the region....
View ArticleVagina Monologues Club Donates to Sexual Assault Nonprofit Group (Sonoma...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State University's Vagina Monologues club raised $8,500 with its performances this semester to support sexual assault awareness. With the dedication of 38...
View ArticleChildren with Special Needs Learn to Ride Bikes and Swim (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) The Cycle Without Limits summer bike and swim camp at Sonoma State University will teach children with special needs how to ride bicycles June 15-19. These children...
View ArticleSonoma State Selects New Development VP (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) Erik Greeny has been selected as Vice President for University Development at Sonoma State University. Greeny, who has been interim Vice President for University...
View ArticleFriends, family mourn Rohnert Park woman, cousin killed in Berkeley balcony...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State biology professor Nathan Rank visits Bishop so often, "it's almost like a second home," he says, speaking on a spotty cell phone connection from the...
View ArticleHow an Ohio Ballot Measure Could Create a Marijuana Monopoly, Time Magazine,...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State biology professor Nathan Rank visits Bishop so often, "it's almost like a second home," he says, speaking on a spotty cell phone connection from the...
View ArticleM*A*T*H Colloquium 2015 (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State University Department of Mathematics and Statistics presents a series of informal talks open to the public. The M*A*T*H Colloquium takes place Wednesdays...
View ArticleSSU Welcomes Largest Student Body, 20 New Faculty for 2015-16 (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) In 1961, Sonoma State College had 274 enrolled students taking classes in leased buildings in the yet-to-be-incorporated city of Rohnert Park. Now, on August 25 the...
View ArticleThe Fall 2015 Ethics, Law, and Society Forum (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) Founded in 2012, the Center for Ethics, Law, and Society addresses moral and legal issues that arise in the ever modernizing world. Philosopher Peter Singer, of Time...
View ArticleFeminist Lecture Series 2015 (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) The fall 2015 Feminist Lecture Series, presented by the Women's and Gender Studies Department, is held Thursdays from noon to 12:50 p.m. in Stevenson 1002. A number of...
View ArticleSSU Art Gallery Presents 'Focus on Photography' (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) Private collections have for centuries played an essential role in the history of art, yet many such collections remain out of view of the general public. Sonoma State...
View ArticleSchulz Library Celebrates 15th Birthday with Peanuts Party (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) When the Schulz Library and Information Center first opened 15 years ago, wireless Internet was a novelty and YouTube was still four years away. Now, Sonoma State...
View ArticleWine Business Professor Liz Thach Honored with Excellence in Education Award...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State University wine business professor Liz Thach, MW, is this year's recipient of the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Education award. "It's a...
View ArticleSSU President Ruben Armiñana Announces Retirement (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State University President Ruben Armiñana announced today his decision to retire at the end of the 2015-16 academic year. The announcement was made during the...
View ArticleTeacher Summit Connects 20,000 K-12 Educators Across California (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) The Better Together California Teachers Summit gathered 20,000 K-12 educators for a one-day collaborative conference at universities across the state last week, with...
View ArticleSSU Students Learn More Than Just Math at Thai University (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) How was your summer? Well, for Sonoma State University math professor Martha Shott, it was international. She spent her summer, or six weeks of it, at least, in...
View ArticleSonoma State Helps Ecuador Integrate Open Space into University (Sonoma State...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Claudia Luke, director of the Center for Environmental Inquiry at Sonoma State University returned last month from Ecuador, where she spent a few days working with the...
View ArticleSonoma Film Institute Features Local Documentaries, International Cinema and...
(Source: Sonoma State University) The fall 2015 slate of screenings by the Sonoma Film Institute at Sonoma State University celebrates local documentaries, international feature films, and rare...
View ArticlePeter Singer, One of 100 Most Influential Philosophers, Speaks at SSU About...
(Source: Sonoma State University) The Center for Ethics, Law, and Society (CELS) at Sonoma State University presents "Global Poverty and What We Ought to be Doing About It," a talk by professor Peter...
View ArticleHutchins Professor Janet Hess Releases Two Books (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) Though the topics and approach are vastly different, Sonoma State University professor Janet Hess finds similarities in the sense of place and culture in the two books...
View ArticleHow Giant Flying Dinosaurs 'Breathed in a Box' (Sonoma State University)
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sonoma State University biology professor Nick Geist published his work on the lung structure and functioning of the flying reptile Pterosaurs in an article entitled...
View ArticleFriendship Study Points to Greater Gay, Lesbian and Bisexual Acceptance...
(Source: Sonoma State University) "People's friendships aren't as different as they may seem," says Sonoma State University sociology professor Brian Gillespie, the lead author of a 25,000-subject...
View ArticleSexual Assault Awareness Week Brings 'Yes Means Yes' into Spotlight (Sonoma...
(Source: Sonoma State University) Sexual assault is hard to talk about, especially for survivors. But when one in five women are sexually assaulted in college, the topic must be addressed. April is...
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